Tag: Peru NY

  • St Joseph’s Outreach Center

    St Joseph’s Outreach Center

    Just a few years ago, St. Joseph’s Parish, in the town of Plattsburgh, was on the decline and seeing fewer parishioners, so it joined with other Catholic Churches in Morrisonville, Cadyville, and Peru to share resources. St. Joseph’s Pastor, Father Scott Seymour, says he knew in his heart the church would need to find a…

  • Adirondack Quilters Exhibited | People Near Here

    Adirondack Quilters Exhibited | People Near Here

    Derek Muirden takes us to a quilt show at the Peru Free Library featuring works by some of the most talented quilters in the Adirondacks.  The exhibit runs through April 6th. Learn more: www.perufreelibrary.org or www.facebook.com/PeruFreeLibrary People Near Here is supported by Valcour Brewing Company, with additional support from Northern Insuring Agency and Lake Forest.

  • Lighthouse Ancestor

    Lighthouse Ancestor

    New York State and volunteers who have helped restore the Bluff Point Lighthouse on Valcour Island celebrated the completion of the 3-year project to renovate the lighthouse on Lake Champlain. In this week’s People Near Here, Derek Muirden talks with a visitor who has special ties to the historic lighthouse.   People Near Here is…